week 30 recap

I went in for my prenatal check up yesterday and baby and I are healthy and doing well. My blood tests for glucose came back normal and my weight is back on track. I only gained 1 pound over the last 4 weeks! Hallelujiah! I went in feeling especially heavy (just having eaten a foot long subway sandwich) and thinking that I'd gained at least another 8 pounds and expecting to be in trouble again. The doctor said I should continue gaining about 1/2 - 1 pound a week from here on out.

Jackson also had a good strong heartbeat; about 142 bpm. It was cute... when the doctor first put the doppler on my belly, Jackson kicked at it a few times! I bet he just can't wait to stretch his legs.

Speaking of stretching... my uterus is now measuring about 30cm, which means it is ballooning up under my ribs now. It's no wonder why my ribs feel bruised and hurt when I press on them ... Jackson lives under there now. There isn't much I can do about the discomfort unfortunately.

My next check up will be in 3 weeks and it will also be time to pre-register and tour the hospital. This is getting very real now!

In other news, I'm still feeling gigantic and wobbly and I can barely put on my own shoes. Sean had to help me put on socks last night, haha! Heck I can't even see my feet when I'm standing. I also found out this week that I can't park my car in compact spots anymore because there isn't enough room for me to sqeeze out of the car! Pregnancy has definitely taken over my brain... I even rationalized scurrying (scuffling) to get in line before someone at the grocery store so I wouldn't have to wait any longer. It was one of those awkward moments where you make eye contact with the person and you both know you are headed for the spot... yeah well I had no shame at all!

This weekend, Sean, my friend Ashley, and I are going home for my baby shower. I can't wait to get away for a few days and spend some time with family!!

here is the week 30 baby bumb picture: